A bluish-white, lustrous metallic element that is brittle at room temperature but malleable with heating. Zinc metal can be used to mix with Copper to form Brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, percentage must be determined by user. ( Range 85/15 -70/30 60/40…)
Zinc is used to form a wide variety of alloys bronze, various solders, and nickel silver, in galvanizing iron and other metals, for electric fuses, anodes, and meter cases, and in roofing, gutters, and various household objects.
Description
DATA:
Atomic number 30
Atomic weight 65.39
Melting point 419.4°C
Boiling point 907°C
Specific gravity 7.133
ELEMENT - SPECIFICATIONS %
Zinc 99.9% Min
Iron .002% Max
Lead .002% Max
Tin .001% Max
Cadmium .001% Max
Aluminum .001% Max
Copper .001% Max
100% FREE OF MERCURY